WA's Blewett Pass reopens after wildfire causes weeks-long closure
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
WA's Labor Mountain Fire burns through $1M in tax dollars per day
For the first time since lightning sparked the Labor Mountain Fire, we're getting a close-up view of the fire line burning through the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
For the first time since lightning sparked the Labor Mountain Fire, we're getting a close-up view of the fire line burning through the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
WA wildfire weather forecast
FOX 13 meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the weather forecast, explaining which elements may help firefighters and which could worsen the wildfires in Washington.
FOX 13 meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the weather forecast, explaining which elements may help firefighters and which could worsen the wildfires in Washington.
WA wildfire crews battle fatigue
Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.
Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.
Evacuations updated for WA's Labor Mountain, Lower Sugarloaf fires
Chelan County officials are updating evacuation orders as fire behavior continues to evolve in the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fire areas.
Chelan County officials are updating evacuation orders as fire behavior continues to evolve in the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fire areas.
Labor Mountain Fire continues to grow in WA
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for the Labor Mountain Fire in Chelan County. The fire has reached more than 35,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for the Labor Mountain Fire in Chelan County. The fire has reached more than 35,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.
Officials urge caution as social media fuels misinformation on Central Washington fires
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
Hwy 97 closure means longer trek for Leavenworth Oktoberfest
A month-old wildfire in the Cascades has shut down a major route to Leavenworth just as visitors prepare to travel for Oktoberfest.
A month-old wildfire in the Cascades has shut down a major route to Leavenworth just as visitors prepare to travel for Oktoberfest.
Washington wildfires continue to grow in Chelan County
Wildfires in Chelan County are rapidly expanding, with the Labor Mountain Fire nearing 30,000 acres and the Lower Sugarloaf Fire surpassing 37,000 acres.
Wildfires in Chelan County are rapidly expanding, with the Labor Mountain Fire nearing 30,000 acres and the Lower Sugarloaf Fire surpassing 37,000 acres.
Evacuation zones expand due to wildfires in Chelan County, WA
Overnight two wildfires in Chelan County exploded in size.
Overnight two wildfires in Chelan County exploded in size.
WA's Labor Mountain Fire prompts Level 3 evacs, Blewett Pass closure
The Labor Mountain Fire on Blewett Pass continues to burn and has spread, expanding evacuations and road closures.
The Labor Mountain Fire on Blewett Pass continues to burn and has spread, expanding evacuations and road closures.
Preparing for disasters in WA during National Preparedness Month
We’re nearing the tail end of wildfire season in Washington state, though many fires are still burning and spreading rapidly. This morning on Good Day Seattle, we talk with leaders from Seattle Emergency Management about National Preparedness Month and how our local community prepares for natural disasters like wildfires and last year’s bomb cyclone.
We’re nearing the tail end of wildfire season in Washington state, though many fires are still burning and spreading rapidly. This morning on Good Day Seattle, we talk with leaders from Seattle Emergency Management about National Preparedness Month and how our local community prepares for natural disasters like wildfires and last year’s bomb cyclone.
Why Seattle area is under a Red Flag Warning
Most of western Washington is under a Red Flag Warning as high fire danger grows with rising temps in the 80s and increasing winds.
Most of western Washington is under a Red Flag Warning as high fire danger grows with rising temps in the 80s and increasing winds.
Wildfire smoke to drift into greater Seattle area, impacting air quality
Changing wind patterns around the cascades are going to impact the amount of wildfire smoke descending into the Puget Sound region on Tuesday. We break down what to expect and how to protect yourself.
Changing wind patterns around the cascades are going to impact the amount of wildfire smoke descending into the Puget Sound region on Tuesday. We break down what to expect and how to protect yourself.
Hikers describe ‘dystopian’ skies as Perry Fire grows in WA's North Cascades
A fast-growing wildfire in North Cascades National Park is casting thick smoke across the region and leaving visitors stunned by the scale of the destruction.
A fast-growing wildfire in North Cascades National Park is casting thick smoke across the region and leaving visitors stunned by the scale of the destruction.
Chelan County, WA declares state of emergency due to wildfires
In response to the ongoing Pomas and Lower Sugarloaf fires, the Chelan County Commissioners have declared a a state of emergency.
In response to the ongoing Pomas and Lower Sugarloaf fires, the Chelan County Commissioners have declared a a state of emergency.
Chelan County declares State of Emergency over WA wildfires
Chelan County in Washington has declared a State of Emergency due to the Lower Sugarloaf and Pomas Fires.
Chelan County in Washington has declared a State of Emergency due to the Lower Sugarloaf and Pomas Fires.
Wildfires burning in WA update
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. Here are the latest updates as of Wednesday, September 10.
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. Here are the latest updates as of Wednesday, September 10.
Thurston Co. proposes new ordinance after Bear Gulch firefighters detained
A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.
A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire forces evacuations in Chelan County, WA
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire was first reported on Labor Day and has since grown to 6,223 acres. It remains 0% contained, according to a Sept. 4 update.
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire was first reported on Labor Day and has since grown to 6,223 acres. It remains 0% contained, according to a Sept. 4 update.